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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,505.71, 48,996.81 and 19,373.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,505.71, 48,996.81 and 19,373.33 is: 26,734.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,505.71 : 48,996.81 = 19,373.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,505.71/48,996.81 = 19,373.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,505.71x = 48,996.81 × 19,373.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,505.71x = 949,231,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,231,491.57/35,505.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,734.62

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